Sam Hundley

This is the second or third book I have read by this author. Just like his other book Gifts of the Magpie, the story is short and sweet. But the found object art helps propel the story and keeps readers interested. I really appreciated the back matter that talked about the author and his friends hunting for old metal, and questions for the readers that will have them exploring for tiny details in the pictures. Overall this book is well done and a fun read.

Scrap art including many "dug relics" are combined with Dad-joke level puns to create humorous misunderstandings as a magpie finds things for her friends.

"Mistakes happen, but creative thinking can turn blunders into wonders."

Back matter includes About the Art, Make your own scrap art, information about magpies, and About the artist

See also: Claymates by Dev Petty and Lauren Eldridge, The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken